DoD's Navy Awards $48.7M for Air Vehicle Test Support to MANTECH Advanced Systems
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $48,667,669 ($48.7M)
Contractor: Mantech Advanced Systems International, Inc.
Awarding Agency: Department of Defense
Start Date: 2007-06-26
End Date: 2012-03-31
Contract Duration: 1,740 days
Daily Burn Rate: $28.0K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST NO FEE
Sector: Defense
Official Description: MANNED AND UNMANNED AIR VEHICLE EVALUATION, EXPERIMENTATION & TEST SUPPORT
Place of Performance
Location: PATUXENT RIVER, SAINT MARYS County, MARYLAND, 20670
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Defense obligated $48.7 million to MANTECH ADVANCED SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. for work described as: MANNED AND UNMANNED AIR VEHICLE EVALUATION, EXPERIMENTATION & TEST SUPPORT Key points: 1. Contract awarded via full and open competition, suggesting market availability. 2. Significant contract value over 5 years for specialized engineering services. 3. No small business participation noted, potentially limiting broader economic impact. 4. Focus on air vehicle evaluation and testing indicates critical defense capabilities.
Value Assessment
Rating: fair
The contract's total value is $48.7 million over approximately 5 years. Without specific per-unit cost data or comparison points for similar test support services, a precise value assessment is difficult. The Cost No Fee (CNF) pricing structure suggests the contractor bears the financial risk for cost overruns.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The contract was awarded using full and open competition, indicating that multiple vendors had the opportunity to bid. This method generally promotes competitive pricing and allows the government to select the best value offering.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive award process aims to ensure taxpayer funds are used efficiently for necessary defense support services.
Public Impact
Supports critical Department of the Navy research and development in aviation. Enhances capabilities for evaluating and testing manned and unmanned air vehicles. Contributes to the advancement of aerospace technology and defense readiness.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Lack of small business participation.
- Limited transparency on specific performance metrics and outcomes.
- Potential for cost creep if not managed closely despite CNF.
Positive Signals
- Awarded through full and open competition.
- Supports critical national defense capabilities.
- Contractor assumes cost risk under CNF structure.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the Engineering Services sector, specifically supporting aerospace and defense. Spending benchmarks for similar specialized testing and evaluation services can vary widely based on complexity and duration.
Small Business Impact
The contract data indicates that small business participation was not a factor in this award. This suggests the prime contractor is likely a larger entity, and opportunities for subcontracting to small businesses were either not pursued or not applicable.
Oversight & Accountability
The Department of the Navy is responsible for oversight of this contract. Standard procurement regulations and contract management practices would apply to ensure performance and accountability.
Related Government Programs
- Engineering Services
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Department of the Navy Programs
Risk Flags
- No small business participation.
- Limited detail on specific performance metrics.
- Potential for contractor to deprioritize less profitable aspects under CNF.
- Long contract duration without clear interim value assessments.
Tags
engineering-services, department-of-defense, md, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Defense awarded $48.7 million to MANTECH ADVANCED SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.. MANNED AND UNMANNED AIR VEHICLE EVALUATION, EXPERIMENTATION & TEST SUPPORT
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is MANTECH ADVANCED SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC..
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Defense (Department of the Navy).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $48.7 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2007-06-26. End: 2012-03-31.
What specific air vehicle technologies or platforms are being evaluated under this contract?
The provided data does not specify the exact air vehicle technologies or platforms undergoing evaluation. This information would typically be detailed in the contract's statement of work, outlining the scope of testing, experimentation, and support services required by the Department of the Navy for its aviation programs.
How does the 'Cost No Fee' (CNF) structure impact the government's financial risk and the contractor's performance incentives?
The CNF structure places the financial risk of cost overruns entirely on the contractor, MANTECH Advanced Systems International, Inc. While this incentivizes cost control, it could potentially lead to reduced contractor effort or quality if costs escalate significantly, as they bear the burden of any excess expenses.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure the success of this air vehicle evaluation support contract?
Key performance indicators for this contract are not explicitly detailed in the provided summary. Typically, such contracts would include metrics related to the timeliness and accuracy of test results, adherence to experimental protocols, successful demonstration of required capabilities, and overall support effectiveness for the Navy's air vehicle programs.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services › Engineering Services
Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Solicitation ID: N0002407R3167
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: COST NO FEE (S)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Parent Company: Mantech International Corporation (UEI: 053518312)
Address: 2251 CORPORATE PARK DRIVE, HERNDON, VA, 20171
Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $59,288,905
Exercised Options: $59,288,905
Current Obligation: $48,667,669
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: N0017804D4080
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2007-06-26
Current End Date: 2012-03-31
Potential End Date: 2012-03-31 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2018-08-30
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